Ballycastle travel guide

Ballycastle Tourism | Ballycastle Guide

You're Going to Love Ballycastle

With a population of 5.566, Ballycastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Ballycastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Central Wine Bar (12 Ann Street) and The Cellar Restaurant (11B The Diamond) are great picks.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

Airlines serving Ballycastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,781 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $241 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Hiring a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.20 and $45.59.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.20 and $45.59.